Automotive Engineering Technology — Undergraduate Academic Programs

Department	Automotive & Manufacturing Engineering Technology
College	Science, Engineering & Technology
Undergraduate Degree Type(s)	BS
Program Description	Vehicle design enthusiasts have been pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Automotive Engineering Technology at MSU since 1988. AET students also receive a minor in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. Graduates of the program achieve positions such as Design Engineer, Field Test Engineer, Project Manager, or Technical Director for organizations such as the US Environmental Protection Agency, General Motors, Deere, AGCO, Toro, Polaris, Ford, OTC, S&S Cycle, and many others, both vehicle design and manufacturing related. MSU provides state-of-the-art lab facilities and equipment for testing chassis handling and dynamics, horsepower, fuel efficiency, and emissions. Students work in cooperation with government agencies and private industry and apply research and new technologies to senior design projects. Past projects include research on chassis design and testing, engine development, and alternative fuel research. AET is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012.
Admission Requirements	Admission to major is required for enrollment in 300 and 400 level courses. Requirements for admission are: a minimum of 32 earned semester credit hours a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 (C) completion of at least 10 credits in Mathematics and Statistics counting towards the major with a 2.5 GPA. Application for admission forms are available in the College Advising Center, Trafton C-125.
Other Requirements	All courses in the AET major, including required science, math and communications courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Program URL	http://cset.mnsu.edu/aet
Program Contact Information	Automotive Engineering Technology 205 Trafton Science Center East Mankato, MN 56001 phone: 507-389-6383 fax: 507-389-5002 email: jean.willaert@mnsu.edu
College Advising	All AET majors are assigned to an academic advisor to assist them in planning their major program. Additional advising support is available at: College of Science, Engineering & Technology Advising Center Angie Bomier, Student Relations Coordinator Trafton C-125 507-389-1521

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